Name of the Event: NGO Fellowship Program 2024
Date: 29 September - 27 October 2024
Place: Taipei, Taiwan
Mode: Offline
Last Date of Application: 1 June 2024
Link to Apply:
The NGO Fellowship Program is a one-month-long opportunity for NGO professionals from South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Northeast Asia (including Japan, South Korea, and Mongolia) to gain first-hand experience in the Taiwanese NGO sector. The Program includes workshops, a three-week NGO placement, and roundtable events with the fellows’ Taiwanese counterparts.
Fellowship Schedule
- Sept. 29: Taipei arrival
- Sept. 30 - Oct 3: Workshop and site visits
- Oct. 4: Roundtable
- Oct. 5 - 24: Field placement
- Oct. 25: Wrap-up
- Oct. 26: Pride Parade in Taipei
- Oct. 27: Taipei departure
Who is it for?
Number of selected Fellows: 15
Age: NGO professionals from 25 to 40 years old.
Professions: Community development, environment, education, gender, human rights, media and information technology, LGBTQ+, medical service, and social welfare. Outstanding applicants from other NGO fields will also be considered.
Experience: At least three years of work experience in the NGO sector. Demonstrated professional excellence, independent and self-motivated, able to complete an independent fellowship.
Nationalities:
Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
South Asia: Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.
Northeast Asia: Japan, South Korea, Mongolia.
Language: Proficiency in written and oral English, and fluent in Mandarin is a plus.
Sponsorship
Fellows’ expenses of flight, lodging (shared room), food, and transportation will be covered. Fellows will receive per diem during the three-week placement.
How to apply?
Applicants should fill in the registration form and upload documents, including:
A one-page CV, formatted to letter-size paper
A personal headshot
A personal statement (a one-page statement that explains the purpose of applying for the Fellowship, expectations, and a personal career plan)
2 recommendations letters
We are not the official organisers of the event. If you have any queries regarding the event, kindly contact the organisers at - secretariat@taiwanaid.org
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